Explanatory Notes

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002

2002 asp 11

23 April 2002

Commentary on Sections

Investigations by the Ombudsman

Section 16 – Special reports

60.This section makes provision for a special report where the Ombudsman considers that injustice or hardship has been sustained by an individual and that the injustice or hardship has not been, or will not be, remedied. In particular it specifies who should receive copies of a special report, requires a copy to be laid before the Parliament, provides that a report must not identify any person (other than the listed authority) and sets out requirements for publicising a special report.